Family: Commelinaceae
Scientific Name: Geogenanthus poeppigii
Common Name: Geogenanthus
| Description | A low growing tropical perennial. Good for indoors and terrariums. |
| Pronunciation | (geo-jen-AN-thus) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Indoor Foliage |
| Sunlight | bright light |
| Moisture | average, moist, 40-50% humidity |
| Soil & Site | average, humusy |
| Flowers | cymes (flowers) rise from the lower nodes |
| Leaves | broad oval leaves, dark green with a metallic sheen, puckered texture, maroon undersides |
| Propagation | division |
| Misc Facts | (syn Geogenanthus undatus) |
| Notes & Reference | #17-The World of House Plants (Elvin McDonald), #221- Indoor Plants comprehensive care and culture (Doris F. Hirsch) |
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